US Bridges

Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.19 MI E of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030286010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,169 by 2032. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 695 Ramp 4F
CrossesForce Main
Location0.19 MI E of Md 695
RouteState Highway 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32179, -76.47918
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2012)
Projected traffic6,169 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Ramp 4F over Force Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.